Real Madrid 4-1 Atletico Madrid (AET): Gareth Bale heads home in extra time to clinch Champions League success

In the end it was the young man from Cardiff, the most expensive footballer the world has known, who settled an epic tussle between Madrid’s two sides in Lisbon’s Stadium of Light.
Gareth Bale it was at the far post who was on hand to head home when Angel Di Maria’s shot had rebounded off the leg of Thibaut Courtois and fell invitingly for him 20 minutes into extra time
In doing so, as he wheeled away to be engulfed by a mass of celebrating bodies and greeted by a roar of utter relief, redemption was found.
This might have been the final defined by his miss on 32 minutes. Instead Real Madrid have their illusive tenth European Cup, Bale joins an illustrious group of Britons who have won the famous old trophy with foreign clubs and Carlo Ancelotti has equalled Bob Paisley’s record of winning the European Cup three times: all thanks to Bale.
VIDEO Scroll down for Simeone invades pitch to challenge Varane in Champions League

Delight: Gareth Bale scored a vital goal for Real Madrid in extra time in the Champions League final

Hands on the prize: Bale lifts the Champions League trophy after scoring in extra time

Welsh wonder: Bale with the flag of his home nation as he celebrates Real's victory

Silverware: Captain Iker Casillas lifts the Champions League trophy for Real Madrid

Uplifting: Ronaldo gets his hands on the trophy in Lisbon after Real's extra time victory

Cristiano Ronaldo expected to be fit for Real Madrid's Champions League final clash with rivals Atletico

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to be fit for Real Madrid's Champions League final showdown against Atletico on Saturday, manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed.

The Portugal international, who has not played since being withdrawn through injury during Real's 1-1 draw with Valladolid on May 7, was set to face Espanyol in his side's final La Liga game of the season last weekend, but was removed from the squad as a precaution after feeling discomfort during the warm-up.

However, despite worries over fitness, Ronaldo trained in Lisbon with the rest of his Madrid team-mates on Friday and doesn't appear to have any problems as Real look to claim their 10th European Cup.

VIDEO Scroll down to watch Ronaldo say he is confident he will be fit for final

Moyes is OUT! Glazers finally lose patience with Fergie's failed replacement and now United boss will pay for it by losing his job in the summer

David Moyes will be sacked by Manchester United in the coming weeks and could even go before the end of the day.
United’s owners the Glazer family have finally lost patience with Moyes after a dismal season that has seen the reigning Barclays Premier League champions slump to seventh in the table.
The final straw was Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Everton, their 11th in the Barclays Premier League this season, and a result that left the title holders down 13 points off the Champions League places.

Van Gaal lined up to be next Man United boss as Moyes faces axe in summer after disastrous first season at Old Trafford

Louis Van Gaal has been lined up as a potential replacement for David Moyes, as pressure mounts on the Manchester United manager after another setback in a calamitous first season in charge.
Reports in Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf have claimed an Old Trafford delegation met with Van Gaal earlier this week, in the wake of a Champions’ League defeat against Bayern Munich that ended Moyes’ hopes of having something to show for his debut campaign as United boss.
United denied any such meeting took place, but it is clear Van Gaal is figuring prominently in their thoughts as they deliberate over Moyes’ future.
Scroll down to see Van Gaal on Robin van Persie and admitting to speaking to Spurs

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Barca players forget their troubles on the pitch with party for Fabregas' daughter

Things may not be going well for Barcelona on the pitch, but at least they got to let their hair down off it. Many of the La Liga stars were at Cesc Fabregas' house for his daughter Lia's first birthday.
Gerard Pique was joined by wife and pop singer Shakira, while Lionel Messi rocked up with girlfriend Anotella Roccuzzo.

Kompany limps out of training ahead of Man City's pivotal title clash with Liverpool after Richards collision

Manchester City's Vincent Kompany limped out of training on Saturday after a collision with team-mate Micah Richards, making him a serious doubt for the Premier League title showdown with Liverpool on Sunday.
The City captain, widely acknowledged to be one of the best defenders in Europe, looked to have injured his knee after landing awkwardly and his absence would be a huge blow for Manuel Pellegrini's team.
This is especially true given City are coming up against the Premier League's top scorers, with 90 goals, not to mention Liverpool's prolific strikeforce of Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge.

FA Cup win can bring back glory days for barren Arsenal, says Oxlade-Chamberlain

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says Arsenal can spark a trophy glut at the Emirates Stadium if they beat FA Cup holders Wigan at Wembley today and win this year’s Cup.

Arsenal have not lifted a trophy since 2005 but are overwhelming favourites to return to Wembley on May 17, despite poor Barclays Premier League form.

‘Once you do get that experience of winning the first one, you automatically build confidence that you can go on and do that again and again and again,’ said the England forward. ‘That’s what we need. I always hear commentators talking about squads that Scroll down to watch Wenger and Rosler ahead of the Wembley showdown

It's hullabaloo for Bubba as masterful Watson in mood while Thomas looks Bjorn again too

From an 83 in his last competitive round before Augusta to the runaway halfway lead at the 78th Masters. From a performance blamed on chronic allergies to the sweet perfume of perfection.
Welcome to the never dull, box office world of Bubba Watson.
Who knows what might happen next as the 35 year old from Bagdad, Florida takes a three stroke advantage over Australian John Senden into the weekend after a second round 68 featuring no fewer than five successive birdies on the back nine.
Perhaps it will be a couple of 68s to win by a street. Or it's just as likely to be a pair of 78s to become a footnote in the chronicle of this 80th anniversary edition.

Suarez, Sturridge and Sterling over Aguero and Co... why Liverpool have the edge in my combined title-chasing XI

Sportsmail expert MARTIN KEOWN mulls over the big talking points ahead of Sunday's potential Premier League title decider at Anfield.
It's a tough task picking a side from these squads.
Liverpool have the edge in my team (right) with six players to City’s five, but that shows you just how far they have come this season.
I think Mignolet has been more consistent than Hart and the same goes for my back four — all are reliable performers.
Gerrard and Toure would be some midfield engine room while Liverpool’s attacking trio would be supported by Silva’s creative brilliance.

Suarez reveals the world's first KNITTED boot... and he'll wear them when Liverpool play Manchester United (that fixture doesn't require any more needle!)

Luis Suarez is the face of the boot 'every footballer dreams of' - and they are KNITTED.
Boot giants adidas have unveiled the new Samba primeknit limited edition studs that 'combines the comfort and responsiveness of playing barefoot with the protection of a traditional design'.
The innovative design the first football boot to have an upper that is knitted from heel-to-toe using the Samba colours of green, pink, blue and orange, providing a bespoke second-skin fit that retains the strength of a conventional boot. 

On the ball: Luis Suarez will wear the world's first knitted football boots when Liverpool play Manchester United at Old Trafford on March 16

Schalke 1-6 Real Madrid: Bale, Ronaldo and Benzema all score twice as Ancelotti's men cruise to victory in Germany

Gareth Bale was close to unplayable as Real Madrid all but sealed their place in the Champions League quarter-finals.
The £86million forward scored two and made two as Real ran riot against a poor Schalke side in Gelsenkirchen, winning 6-1 with ease.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti praised Bale's performance after the match, describing it as his 'best game of the season'.

The nine-time winners had only won once before in 25 trips to Germany but victory was never in doubt at the Veltins-Arena with Real's most potent attacking weapons coming to the fore.
Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo also scored twice as an insatiable Madrid left Schalke requiring a miracle at the Bernabeu in three weeks time despite Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scoring the goal of the night in time added-on.
Schalke won a corner in the first minute and nearly took the lead but captain Benedikt Howedes' header from distance drifted wide of Iker Casillas' right-hand post.
VIDEO: Scroll down to watch Ancelotti praise Ronaldo as Real beat Schalke 6-1

Aguero and Nasri enjoy a night with Beyonce as singer comes to Manchester

Sergio Aguero and Samir Nasri were among a host of Manchester City players allowed out on the town on Wednesday evening as they attended a Beyonce concert.
Nasri captured a picture of the two and posted it on Instagram with Aguero looking like he was really getting into the night's fun.
The Frenchman also took a photo with his model girlfriend Anara Atanes when they were only metres from the singer.

Drogba and Luiz rekindle old times with secret handshake before Chelsea clash

It's been hard to remember at times this week that Didier Drogba actually plays for Galatasaray rather than Chelsea.
The man who won the Champions League for the Blues was playing against them on Wednesday and he had a special welcome for David Luiz.
The pair must have had some kid of secret handshake during their time together in London and spontaneously fell back into the habit when they met at the Turk Telecom Arena.
 VIDEO  Scroll down to see the handshake between Drogba and Luiz

Galatasaray 1-1 Chelsea: Slack defending costs Mourinho's men victory as Chedjou cancels out Torres' first-half opener

It is five goals in five Champions League matches for Fernando Torres. It should have been six, though. That’s the problem.
Never satisfied, some people. Give the guy a break. Isn’t his record in Europe alone evidence of his quality? Scored against Bayern Munich earlier in the season, scored in the Europa League final against Benfica last year.
Put Torres on a plane and he comes alive. The player who has often appeared so ineffectual in the Premier League since arriving at Stamford Bridge finds his confidence again at the sniff of a passport.
And, yes, some of that is true. Inescapably, though, Chelsea paid £50million for Torres’s services. And what they had hoped to get for that outlay was a striker who made nights like this a formality, who turned one into two and uncertainty into inevitability. Torres failed to do that in Galatasaray’s Turk Telekom Arena. Given the perfect opportunity to take the match, and the tie, beyond Galatasaray’s reach, he blew it.
VIDEO: Scroll down to watch Jose Mourinho reflect on Chelsea's performance

In a twist: Fernando Torres slots home with his foot at an extraordinary angle to give Chelsea an early lead

Finney funeral draws thousands as Moyes and the football world bid farewell to England and Preston legend

The great and the good of British football past and present came out in force in Preston on Thursday to honour the passing of Sir Tom Finney CBE.
Thousands of people lined the streets of Preston to see the funeral cortege as it travelled from Deepdale stadium to Preston Minster.
The minster itself was packed with many figures from football and the city to pay tribute to the former England winger, who died aged 91 two weeks ago.

'Roy Keane... what a ****' Carrick's wife Lisa slams ex-Reds man after criticism of midfielder for Olympiacos performance

Lisa Carrick, the wife of Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick, slammed former club captain Roy Keane on Tuesday night for his criticism of the midfielder after the 2-0 defeat at Olympiacos.
Keane was typically disgusted with United's performance in Greece, and singled out Carrick's post-match interview for being as flat as the team's performance and lacking urgency.

Neymar takes to Instagram to show off rippling body alongside Alves and Adriano

Barcelona may be stuttering in the Spanish title race but Neymar can't resist showing off his body after a training session in the gym.
He posted a picture on his Instagram alongside fellow Brazilians Dani Alves and Adriano.
The Brazilian 22-year-old has taken criticism that he needs to build up his strength to reach the peak of European football.

Olympiacos 2-0 Man United: Nightmare in Greece for Moyes and Co as Dominguez and Arsenal loanee Campbell dump Reds

Olympiacos. Not Bayern Munich or Barcelona. Olympiacos. Not master coach Pep Guardiola. Michel. Not Lionel Messi. Alejandro Dominguez.
And not down to 10 men either. Unlike Arsenal and Manchester City last week, Manchester United had their full complement on the field. It just didn’t look like it.
They contrived to lose, not to giants, but to one of the also-rans of the competition. Olympiacos are not potential winners.
Chances are they will be removed in the quarter-finals by the first good team they play, if they manage to survive the return leg at Old Trafford. The odds must favour them now.
United pulled the plum tie out of the Champions League draw — and then choked on it.
This may well be the worst performance of David Moyes’s brief time as United manager, the one that really will cause questions to be asked about his suitability.
Scroll down to watch Moyes: I take full responsibility for the defeat

Galatasaray fans fight in the street with rivals Besiktas as tensions mount just days before Chelsea's Champions League visit

Galatasaray and Besiktas fans clashed in the streets of Istanbul ahead of Saturday's derby match, with chairs and punches being thrown in running battles.
The violence came just days before Chelsea are set to play Galatasaray in the last 16 of the Champions League, with travelling fans advised by their club to exercise caution while in the Turkish city.
A video posted on YouTube sees mobs of Galatasaray and Besiktas hooligans fighting in a busy shopping street just before the match at the Turk Telekom Arena.

 

Street violence erupts before Galatasaray v Besiktas derby

City and Arsenal should rest their best and forget about Europe

History beckons for Manchester City this season. Manuel Pellegrini’s side have a glorious opportunity to become England’s first domestic Treble winners and make themselves immortal.
But they are not the only club for whom greatness is possible. Arsenal could end their nine-year wait for a trophy in spectacular fashion by doing the Barclays Premier League and FA Cup Double. If they were to land both pots, it would be for a record-breaking fourth time.
Pellegrini and Arsene Wenger have to remember this when they prepare for the second leg of their respective Champions League ties with Barcelona and Bayern Munich. The Champions League is an obsession for all managers but an obsession cannot cloud the big picture for City and Arsenal.

Bergkamp statue unveiled at Emirates... with Arsenal legend hinting he will return as coach

Dennis Bergkamp paid an emotional tribute to his former Arsenal team-mates and family as he was immortalised with a bronze statue outside the Emirates Stadium - and hopes one day to return to the club.
The Dutchman was honoured with a permanent tribute outside the Clock End, following along from those for other Arsenal legends such as former manager Herbert Chapman, captain Tony Adams and club-record goalscorer Thierry Henry.
Bergkamp joined Arsenal from Inter Milan in June 1995, and went on to play more than 400 games for the Gunners, scoring 120 goals. The Holland forward helped win seven major trophies with Arsene Wenger's side, including the 'Invincibles' Premier League campaign of 2003/2004.veiled of Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp at Emirates

Chelsea 1-0 Everton: Terry bundles home stoppage-time winner as Blues open up daylight at the top of the table

Returning captain John Terry bundled in a stoppage-time goal as Chelsea beat Everton 1-0 to consolidate their lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League.
It appeared two points would be dropped by Jose Mourinho's men as an entertaining contest remained goalless until Phil Jagielka was adjudged to have fouled Ramires in the left channel.
Frank Lampard's inswinging free-kick was glanced down by Branislav Ivanovic and Terry slid in to score past Tim Howard.
It was a timely intervention from the skipper, who returned following a three-game absence with a gluteal muscle problem.
Chelsea had won once in his absence, but they now travel to Galatasaray for the Champions League last-16 first leg with Didier Drogba's side on Wednesday after a morale-boosting victory.

The perks of being Neymar... Brazil star shoots Nike advert alongside brunette

Being one of the most talented footballers on earth certainly has its up-sides, especially if you're the face of this year's World Cup.
Neymar has been filming a new advert for Nike in Barcelona alongside a rather attractive girl who isn't afraid to show her legs.
After his mega deal to join Barcelona, which could now have cost far more than the £50million which was first stated, Neymar is already one of the best paid players on the planet.

Bayern and Barcelona brought English football to its knees... but which team stands as football's current No 1?

Barcelona and Bayern Munich trampled over English football this week — both went home with wins and tie-defining killer late goals.

Manchester City and Arsenal fans will feel hard done by. They will argue that red cards changed the direction of both games. Their opponents will say they worked those one-on-one opportunities and then took full advantage.

Barcelona play wonderful football and Bayern are a ruthless powerhouse but which team are currently No 1?

Bergkamp missed a penalty and now he has a statue! Wenger lends support to under-fire Ozil after spot-kick fluff against Munich

Arsene Wenger says Mesut Ozil is still struggling to come to terms with his missed penalty in Arsenal's Champions League defeat against Bayern Munich.
The £42.5million signing came under fire for his lacklustre spot-kick, sluggish display and on-row pitch with team-mate Mathieu Flamini in Arsenal's 2-0 first-leg loss on Wednesday.
But while admitting Ozil isn't over the missed penalty, Wenger has backed the German to bounce back and likened his fluffed spot-kick to Dennis Bergkamp's penalty miss against Manchester United in the 1999 FA Cup semi-final replay which the Gunners lost.

'Clueless fool!' Neville rages at ex-Liverpool chief Purslow's comments that United may never qualify for Champions League again

Gary Neville has blasted Liverpool's former managing director Christian Purslow as a "clueless fool" after he said Manchester United may never return to Champions League football if they don't qualify this season or the next.

The former Red Devils defender took to Twitter to vent his fury at Purslow's remarks by writing on Thursday evening: 'Purslow "United may never get back in CL if they miss out next season" What a clueless fool!!'

From Mesut the Messiah to the new Arshavin... How £42.5m Ozil has faded at Arsenal to a shadow of his former self

When Mesut Ozil ignited Arsenal’s season back in September, questions were asked why no-one else – chiefly Manchester United – had not been bold enough to put up the £42.5million to sign the mercurial midfielder from Real Madrid.
Just five months on and the questions being asked about Arsenal’s record signing are rather different.
No longer Mesut the Messiah, there are fears that the struggling German international could turn out to be the new Andrey Arshavin.

Furious Flamini rips into 'lazy' Ozil as Arsenal crash against Bayern... and it's not the first time the £42m man has been accused of a lack of effort

Mathieu Flamini tore into Mesut Ozil in the middle of Arsenal's Champions League defeat by Bayern Munich on Wednesday night, apparently accusing the German of a lack of effort.
The flashpoint came in the second half after a Bayern move broke down and the ball is collected from behind the goal by Lukas Fabianski.
Ozil points his finger accusingly in the direction of defender Laurent Koscielny but is given a stern rebuke by Flamini, leading to a little bit of pushing and shoving between the pair.

Scroll down to watch Flamini describing his pride in his team-mates after the match

THE BLOG FROM BRAZIL: Big Phil's pursuit of a big man, Neymar's ups and downs and Hodgson turns smooth operator

Never mind what loudmouth Texans might say, everything is actually bigger in Brazil. And right now, a mere four months out from hosting football's biggest party in their big ol' back yard, the country has a problem. A big one.

It's not unfinished stadia or the protest movements that show no sign of slowing down. Instead it's the chronic shortage of big men.

See, Luiz Felipe Scolari (Big Phil, see a pattern?) loves a big man. Always has, always will. His plan to ensure that the only ending natives can countenance - a glorious triumph - comes to pass, is centred on a big man.

Man City 0-2 Barcelona: Messi and Alves hand Catalans first-leg advantage after Demichelis is sent off for controversial foul

It is fair to say that Martin Demichelis did not exactly answer his critics on Tuesday night. Nor did he silence the doubters, or confound those who doubted his inclusion in the biggest match of Manchester City’s season.
No, Demichelis eschewed the usual cliches of sporting redemption and played it straight. He gave away the penalty that cost his team the game, and was sent off.
The best that can be said is that this allowed a large number of people to feel good about their understanding of the game.
Picking Demichelis was not a populist decision by Manuel Pellegrini. Many had not forgotten his performance against Chelsea earlier this month — although he was left badly isolated by his team-mates on that occasion — and feared the worst if he was left one on one with Lionel Messi.
In the 54th minute that is what happened, with depressingly predictable results. Demichelis played against Messi for Pellegrini’s old club Malaga last season, too, with uninspiring results. City’s manager clearly sees something in his man, but it is not readily apparent to all.

As Szczesny relaxes in his luxury pool at home, Arsenal former keeper Lehmann offers £2,000 reward for his stolen bag

It was a mixed bag for Arsenal goalkeepers past and present on Tuesday.
While current No 1 Wojciech Szczesny was preparing for tomorrow's Champions League last 16 clash against Bayern Munich by enjoying a swim at his house, the club's legendary stopper Jens Lehmann was on the hunt for a missing bag.
Lehmann, Arsenal's No 1 for their Invincible campaign in 2004, took to Twitter offering a £2,000 reward for a bag which he claimed had been stolen in London.

Ozil is soft, Podolski is lazy... and Arsenal are chokers! Ex-Bayern star Babbel sticks boot into Wenger's men on eve of clash

Markus Babbel has launched an attack on Arsenal ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.
The former Bayern and Liverpool player accused Arsenal of being chokers, who would be 'no problem' for Bayern. 
Both Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Arsene Wenger had spoken in the last few days as saying that Arsenal had a better chance against Bayern than at this time last year, and that the north London side had raised their level in the last 12 months.
Scroll down to watch Arsenal training ahead of the clash with Bayern Munich

Bayer Leverkusen 0-4 PSG: Ibrahimovic and Cabaye on target as French champions run riot in Germany

Zlatan Ibrahimovic hit a first half double as Paris Saint Germain took huge step towards the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a convincing win over Bayer Leverkusen in Germany.
Blaise Matuidi gave the French champions the lead after just three minutes with a well worked goal.
But then it was time for Ibrahimovic to take centre stage.
His first came from the penalty spot after Emir Spahic bundled over Ezequiel Lavezzi and the Swedish striker made no mistake from 12-yards.
His second – and PSG’s third – was far more spectacular as he let fly a fierce left foot shot from the edge of the area which flew past Bernd Leno and into the top corner.
Things got worse for Leverkusen in the second half after Spahic was shown a second yellow card and given his marching orders.
And with minutes remaining Yohan Cabaye grabbed his first goal in the Champions League for PSG with a shot from the edge of the area.
More to follow…

Guardiola knows Bayern won't repeat last season's dominance... as he plans to make it fourth time lucky at the Emirates

Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola is bidding to end an unwanted personal record at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night when the European champions tackle Arsenal.
A year to the day since a 3-1 win at the same last-16 stage helped secure victory on away goals against Arsenal - winners of the second leg 2-0 - Guardiola's men return to the London aiming to take a significant step towards becoming the first side to retain the trophy in the Champions League era.
Former Barcelona boss Guardiola said: 'It's my third time as a trainer here to play against Arsenal. I've never won here.
Scroll down to watch Wenger and Wilshere preview the clash and Bayern check-in

Guardiola: Impossible for Bayern to totally dominate Arsenal

Untouchable Bayern are even better under Pep... Mertesacker sounds ominous warning as European champions enjoy final session before boarding flight for London

Bayern Munich have enjoyed their final training session before boarding the plane for England - and Arsenal's Per Mertesacker has sounded an ominous warning about the 'untouchable' European champions.
The Gunners face Bayern at the Emirates Stadium in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie on Wednesday night.
It was at this stage last season that Arsenal won 2-0 in Munich - exiting on away goals following a 3-1 defeat in London - but Bayern have suffered just two competitive defeats since then.
Scroll down to watch Guardiola and his team arrive for check-in at the airport

Brazil babes wish Neymar and Co good luck for this summer's World Cup

Around 200 million Brazilians will be cheering on their country this summer as they hope to win their sixth World Cup, but one lucky lady will be playing a central role.
The Miss Butt Brazil competition has reached it's last 11, and the winner will be announced on March 5.
Whoever does come out on top will effectively be the 'muse' of the tournament.

Man of the moment: Neymar is the pin-up for his home World Cup

Samba style: The 11 finalists of the Miss Butt Brazil competition have all been posing with World Cup attire

Who says players don't care about the FA Cup? Teary Sturridge has to be consoled by Arsenal players after spurning chances in Emirates defeat

The FA Cup doesn't mean as much any more? Try telling that to Daniel Sturridge.
The Liverpool striker was left in tears on the Emirates Stadium turf after the 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, perhaps thinking of what could have been after missing several opportunities in the crucial fifth-round tie.
Kieran Gibbs and Lukasz Fabianski were trying to console the in-form forward, but they seemed to be doing little good.
Scroll down to watch post-match reactions from Wenger and Rodgers

It's ok: Arsenal's Kieron Gibbs attempts to console Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge after the 2-1 home win

Wenger confirms Giroud will face disciplinary action after inviting a model to his hotel just hours before an Arsenal game

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirmed that disciplinary action would be taken against Olivier Giroud after he apologised for taking a female companion back to the team hotel.
Married Giroud had consistently denied taking Celia Kay to the Four Seasons Hotel in Canary Wharf the night before the 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace on February 2. The striker had earlier issued a grovelling apology to his wife Jennifer and the Arsenal boss after a picture by the pin-up appeared in a national newspaper.
Wenger said: ‘It is an internal matter but I do not want to comment publicly because I respect his privacy.’
 Scroll down to watch Olivier Giroud freestlye

Arsene Wenger says he wants to respect Olivier Giroud's privacy

   

Grovelling: Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has taken to twitter to apologise to his wife after he was pictured in a hotel room with a model